October 11, 2020
TODAY
Today we will worship indoors! For more info about our reopening, visit https://youtu.be/oEbhBDFu4nU.
Pastor Kory will continue the sermon series ECTV. His sermon, from Ecclesiastes 7-8, will be Fix Him/Her Upper.
We will continue to live-stream the service on YouTube and Facebook.
NEXT SUNDAY
Next Sunday Pastor Kory will continue the sermon series ECTV. His sermon, A Very Common Makeover, is from Ecclesiastes 9-10.
The second offering box will be for Audio Scripture Ministries.
OUR CHURCH FAMILY
We rejoice with Irv and Tres DeRuischer who celebrate their 75th wedding anniversary tomorrow.
Please remember shut-ins both in and outside our church membership. Residents of Coventry Woods have contacted Westend and the deacons are looking for 2-4 volunteers to call a couple of ladies who need someone to talk to. Please contact April Myles.
GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
Update from the MPT and Westend Church’s latest Covid-19 response. We are so glad to have the opportunity to now gather indoors for worship! Additionally, we are now holding several ministries and Bible studies indoors. We are thankful to God for His faithfulness.
In light of the recent rulings by the Michigan Supreme Court the MPT would like to affirm the ‘Westend – Back To Church’ phases and guidelines. These guidelines will remain as presented and approved. The Westend guidelines are a good way to safely gather indoors as believers.
Church leadership will regularly be referring to local and state health departments and guidelines for the latest safety suggestions and requirements for indoor gatherings. The Administrative Board will monitor any and all changes and regulations put forth by these governing bodies. The Ad Board will regularly discuss and make changes to our guidelines as they prayerfully see fit.
Blessings, the Ministry Preparedness Team
Our Backpack Festival has become a School Supply Giveaway – same idea, different format. Kids will be coming this Wednesday, 5:30 – 7:00, to fill backpacks with supplies. We could still use some backpacks for girls. If you wish to buy any, please drop them off before Wednesday afternoon.
Cadets and Parents! This Saturday, October 17, we will have a service project working at Gleaners food bank. Please be at church at 8 AM, and we’ll return around noon. Questions? Contact your son’s Cadet Counselor.
Needed – 50 sturdy boxes for our October 21 Feeding America drive-thru. If you have boxes that could hold 3 grocery bags, please leave them in the Café.
Crazy Delicious Burritos! Christian Ed is selling burritos from Trini’s in Sparta. Remember how much you enjoyed them last time? Burritos come frozen, and are a great last minute meal with no prep. Order forms are available at the connection center. Questions? Contact Jamie Mata.
Crazy Acts of Kindness: Thank you to all who have submitted acts of kindness to our challenge for Christian Education! Thank you to the group of donors who sponsored this challenge! We are almost to our goal, and there is still time to share an act of kindness before the deadline of Monday, October 12. Drop a note in the box next to the collection box or email your act to junelatsma@gmail.com. We are excited to finish strong.
Children’s Ministry update. We’re excited to see your kids inside church soon! We will use the month of October to prepare for coming inside, and will not offer any in-person children’s ministry for the month, but will have videos for families on the WE Kids facebook page. We continue to offer activity bags for families that worship in person. Please pray for our programs and consider volunteering with these awesome kids!
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Westend is looking for our next Worship Director. Interested applicants can find the job description and how to apply at http://westendcrc.org/worship-director/.
Westend is seeking applicants for the position of part-time administrative assistant. For more information, go to our website, http://westendcrc.org/administrative-assistant/. If you are interested in this employment opportunity, contact Jeremy Marsman at admin@westendcrc.org.
YOUTH
LIFE meets tonight at 6 PM in the church parking lot. Bring a lawn chair.
JRock will have a bonfire night at Rodenhouse’s this Friday, 6:00 – 9:30. Parents can drop kids off at church at 6:00, or at Rodenhouse’s at 6:30.
ExtremeLIFE will have a bonfire night at Rodenhouse’s this Saturday, 5:30 – 9:30.
THIS WEEK
TODAY – 10/11
9:15 AM Morning Prayer Time
9:45 AM Morning Worship
6:00 PM LIFE
MONDAY – 10/12
7:00 PM Ad Board
TUESDAY – 10/13
6:30 PM Divorce Care
WEDNESDAY – 10/14
6:30 AM Men’s Bible Study
8:00 AM Men’s Life – New Beg
5:30 PM Backpack Giveaway
THURSDAY – 10/15
6:30 PM Ladies’ Bible Study
FRIDAY – 10/16
6:00 PM JRock bonfire
SATURDAY – 10/17
8:00 AM Cadets project
5:30 PM ExtremeLIFE bonfire
NEXT SUNDAY – 10/18
9:15 AM Morning Prayer Time
9:45 AM Morning Worship